Communications Manager

Job Introduction

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic Communications Manager. If you're a strategic communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at delivering impactful messaging, we want to hear from you.

Join Sodexo Government’s Agencies and Property Professional Services (APPS) team, where you’ll develop and execute a strategic communications plan, managing internal, external, and client messaging to drive awareness and strengthen relationships. Your efforts will also enhance our brand and support business growth, making a significant impact on our mission to serve public sector clients.

What You'll Do

1. Develop and implement a communications strategy that supports APPS’s business objectives and engages key audiences.
2. Create and deliver client communications to showcase the value of APPS and maintain strong relationships.
3. Lead on employee communications, crafting engaging content that informs, inspires, and connects our teams.
4. Support external PR and reputation management, working with regional teams to develop case studies, press releases, and social media content.
5. Drive engagement and brand awareness, ensuring all communications align with Sodexo’s identity and values.
6. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support business growth, operational challenges, and change communications.
7. Track and measure the impact of communications, continuously refining and improving strategies.

What We Are Looking For

1. 5+ years’ experience in corporate communications, internal communications, or PR (in-house or agency-side).
2. Strong storytelling, writing, and content creation skills across multiple channels.
3. Experience delivering communications for change programmes and business transformation.
4. Confidence in stakeholder engagement, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships.
5. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
6. A proactive, creative approach with attention to detail.
7. Desirable: Experience in the FM industry or working within a large, complex organisation.

What We Offer

1. The opportunity to make a real impact, shaping the communication strategy of a leading business.
2. A collaborative and dynamic environment, working with teams across Sodexo.
3. The chance to drive engagement, innovation, and brand storytelling.
4. Flexible working – home-based with travel as required.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Package Description

1. 40 hours per week
2. Monday-Friday
3. £50,000 per annum
4. Functional bonus plan
5. Sodexo rewards and benefits

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.